Effective weed management starts with knowing what weeds are present, where they occur, and how they grow. In this new video, University of Maine Cooperative Extension wild blueberry specialist Lily Calderwood walks growers through practical strategies for identifying, scouting, mapping, and managing weeds in wild blueberry fields. The video covers approaches for both conventional and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension researchers have just published a new bulletin: Bulletin #2385, Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)–Approved Inputs for Organic Wild Blueberry Production. This bulletin provides organic wild blueberry growers with current information on OMRI-approved fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and disease management products, along with guidance on their use. The resource also highlights important […]
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UMaine Extension has released a new resource, Bulletin #2384, Weed Management in Wild Blueberries. This bulletin provides conventional and organic Maine wild blueberry growers with an integrated approach to managing weeds, including scouting and mapping, soil pH and nutrient management, mulching, pruning, mowing, burning, equipment sanitation, and chemical control. The bulletin also highlights fall weed management […]
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Burning fields is an important part of managing wild blueberry plants but the timing, method, and conditions of a burn can all affect its success. In this new video, Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist Lily Calderwood explains why growers burn wild blueberry fields and how burning fits into the crop’s management cycle. Learn how burning can […]
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When: Saturday, June 6, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Location: Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Rd, Off of Route 235, can not come from the town of Appleton, Jones Hill Rd, Hope, ME 04847Cost: Free Join us for a morning filled with hands-on information for organic and conventional growers! You can receive 1 pesticide credit by attending this event. 9:00-10:00 Pest […]
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Wild Blueberry Newsletter May 2026 Wild Blueberry Plant Development Bud stage T2 has arrived and some producers have begun spraying for mummy berry. There is a possible infection window approaching on Sunday with the rain forecasted. This is a critical stage to observe in your field because at this stage the bud has opened enough for […]
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Wild Blueberry Newsletter April 2026 Wild Blueberry Equipment Google Group This is a new resource in the form of a google group which is just like an email listserv. The goal of this email group is for producers and experts to exchange questions, answers, and trouble shoot the purchasing, running, fixing, and improvement of […]
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Wild Blueberry Newsletter April 2026 Conference Follow-Up At this year’s UMaine Wild Blueberry Conference 110 farmers and agricultural service providers came together to commiserate, celebrate, and plan ahead. We talked about so many good ideas and recent research findings. Presentation recordings can be found here. Updated Factsheets will be available soon. News Center Maine and the Ellsworth American covered the event […]
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Wild Blueberry Newsletter March 2026 Updates Individual Farm – Extension Office Hours Dr. Calderwood has set up Extension Office Hours across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management, business planning, how to get […]
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Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management, business planning, how to get started with a new field, expertise on a particular subject, to sharing […]
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